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Why do I need orthodontics and what are benefits to me?

Most parents look carefully the development of the teeth of their children and as they grow the same questions are: Will all right, from what age can start orthodontic? When should Take my son to the Kids Orthodontist for the first time?

Many of these parents begin to pay attention to this aspect when the milk teeth of their children begin to fall and the definitive ones come out.

Therefore, there are those who believe that the right time to take the children to the Children Orthodontist office is when all the teeth have changed, which usually happens around 12 or 13 years.

However, this is not the recommended age, since, if necessary, early orthodontics simplifies, shortens and makes the treatment much cheaper.

When should I consult with orthodontist?

Although the ideal age to treat dental malocclusions varies depending on their type and severity, it is also true that the most effective is to begin visits to the Tpa Orthodontic before the problem itself occurs.

It is advisable to perform a first revision at 6 years despite the fact that the growth of the teeth seems normal at first sight.

In this way, the orthodontist will be able to assess both the position and the bite (occlusion) of the teeth and the growth of the maxillary bones at an early age.

That is, when correcting anomalies is much easier than when the growth stage has been completed.

If after this first revision the orthodontist considers that the development is correct, it will be advisable to carry out periodic controls (every 6-12 months).

In this way, it will be possible to monitor the evolution of dental health and be able to detect problems, if they occur, in the early stages.

What is the ideal age to start orthodontics?

If, on the other hand, there is any alteration in the alignment or bite of the teeth, the specialist will assess the possibility of starting an orthodontic treatment.

In this case, a complete study will be carried out - consisting of radiographs and intraoral and extra oral photographs - and a personalized treatment plan will be developed for the child.

Therefore, you can start orthodontics after six years. In this case, the type of Tpa Bracestreatment that will be carried out is known as interceptive orthodontics.

Why is it recommended to start at age six?

  • The recommended age of six years is not coincidental, but coincides with a transcendental tooth period that is known as "mixed dentition”, which occurs between 6 and 12 years.
  • By mixed dentition we understand the stage in which the temporary teeth coexist with the definitive ones, since the former are progressively replaced by the latter.
  • This period begins with the eruption of the first upper and lower definitive molars. These are the teeth that come out the earliest (between six and seven years) and have great importance for the later development of the mouth.